Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back? There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.

Six Flags has announced plans to close or sell several of its 41 amusement and water parks in the next few years as it refocuses on its high-performing parks. The move comes at a time of economic uncertainty when consumers have more entertainment options than ever closer to home.

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Detroit Zoo debuts their 3 new lions cubs The Detroit Zoo, for the first time, let their new lion cubs - Mosi, Aziza and Fahari - roam outdoors.

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Ryan Coogler wins the Oscar for Writing (Original Screenplay) for his work on “Sinners.” “Folks, we got a game on our hands,” Alexandra Schwartz writes. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/twNb_g

Misty Copeland Just Had A Mic-Drop Moment At The Oscars After THOSE Timothée Chalamet Comments Misty Copeland Just Had A Mic-Drop Moment At The Oscars After THOSE Timothée Chalamet Comments

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A new microchip shortage is looming. Automakers are racing to prepare. Automotive industry analysts are forecasting another microchip shortage in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.

Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.

My Brain is Not My Friend Right Now: the Challenges of Working with a Quirky Brain I was in tears. Again. I was tired of tears. I was pretty sure my husband was, too. The problem is, tears are pretty standard for me, as an autistic woman (not for every autistic woman, but definit…

It’s easy to get overwrought these days. Easy to imagine that all is lost. Author Rachel Toalson gives us the tools to stay positive and keep fighting, today at WU.

CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Had Steadied Before War With Iran Data on consumer prices in February will inform the Federal Reserve’s deliberations over interest rates next week.

Breaking News: U.S. consumer price gains were subdued in February before the war in Iran began, but economists warned the war could fuel inflation.

“Just Peachy,” and Other Fruity Feelings “Just peachy” Things are going well… not! “Very cherry” You’ve got a pit in your stomach. “Basically banana” Today feels like your day. You wer...

"Positively kiwi"

1. You’re feeling like you’re going to surprise yourself today, like you’re going to be a version of yourself you don’t typically get to see, but that version will be fun, unexpected, and leave a lasting impact.

2. You’re from New Zealand.

Paramount-Warner Deal Promises to Shake Up Streaming The deal would put the combined company in the same league as Disney and Amazon. But Netflix and YouTube will still easily outrank everyone.

If Paramount Skydance buys Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion, the deal would put the combined company in the same league as Disney and Amazon. But Netflix and YouTube will still easily outrank everyone in the streaming landscape. Here’s what to know.

A contentious climate fix gathers pace Carbon capture and storage is making unexpected breakthroughs

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What if AI just makes us work harder? Employees have reported increased momentum, but also a feeling of having more to do

What if AI just makes us work harder? ft.trib.al/ZlSWAMm | opinion

Ha! While I’ve made a lot of banana bread, this has also happened.

The Puppy Bowl, Animal Planet’s annual extravaganza of canine cuteness, is back on Sunday. And as always, the players on the field are all up for adoption. Several people involved in the production of the show have taken what they see as a “call to action” to heart. trib.al/mD8DHRH

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Can't wait for Olympic curling? Trying its Southern cousin: skillet curling It might seem inelegant to yeet an iron skillet across an ice rink. But this spinoff sport has its own techniques and lingo: You can throw a turtle at the bacon, for instance.

It might seem inelegant to yeet an iron skillet across an ice rink. But this spinoff sport has its own techniques and lingo: You can throw a turtle at the bacon, for instance. n.pr/3Mlwl5y

The Rudest Things You Can Do When Visiting Another Country Etiquette experts share the faux pas Americans should avoid during international travel.

Etiquette experts share the faux pas Americans should avoid during international travel.

Poem.
Owe them
nothing much.
A penny for
your oughts.
A nickel for
your nots.
All the undones
you didn’t do
yesterday,
can be
voided
today.
Your thoughts
missed in
great big
draughts,
on tap
forever, in case
you ever…
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Work From Home Or Anywhere: 10 Best Companies For Remote Jobs, Ranked By FlexJobs Looking for remote jobs that will allow you to travel the world or work from home? FlexJobs lists the 10 best companies for work from home jobs and remote work.

Work From Home Or Anywhere: Best Companies And Careers For Remote Jobs, According To FlexJobs

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Trio Of Christmas Mysteries For the Holidays! by Sandra Murphy, & Cynthia ChowThis week we have another fun group of Christmas mysteries for your holiday reading-O, Deadly Night: A Year-Round Christmas Mystery by Vicky Delany, The Snow Lies Deep ...

Reviews & giveaways of "O, Deadly Night" by Vicki Delany, "The Snow Lies Deep" by Paula Munier, & "Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife" by Martin Edwards kingsriverlife.com/12/13/trio-o... @paulamunier.bsky.social @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social @vickidelany.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky 💙📚

Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Gifts Ever We recommend hundreds of gifts for every occasion, from celebrations to condolences to just because. Here are our top 100 most popular presents.

These are the 100 gifts our readers have loved the most from all of our gift guides since we started our gifts coverage in 2020.

OpenAI Loses Key Discovery Battle as It Cedes Ground to Authors in AI Lawsuits The issue has been a major battleground in discovery. OpenAI could be on the hook for hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars if it was aware it was infringing on copyrighted material.

The OpenAI ruling writers should know about 👀 (if your work was scraped for LLM training, this affects you). www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

Fall is here. Clear and cold, dark sky, early morning writing and inspiration #5amwritersclub

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The judge had a lot of complaints about unresolved details in how the Anthropic $1.5 billion settlement might work and denied preliminary approval. He'll "see if I can hold my nose and approve it" or else it will still go to trial in December.
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Here are the 13 books that made the Booker Prize longlist The prize is one of the most prestigious awards in literature. This year's crop of nominees includes two debut novelists going up against a previous Booker Prize winner.

The prize is one of the most prestigious awards in literature. This year's crop of nominees includes two debut novelists going up against a previous Booker Prize winner.

Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.